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Department of Social Sciences

Welcome to Department of Social Sciences


About

The Department of Social Sciences was established in 1993 with Economics, Political Science and Public Administration and expanded with Psychology, Mass communication & Journalism in 2000. They conduct various academic and non-academic activities to provide students a holistic development through healthy interaction between society and state.

The department of Psychology has a laboratory equipped with a multitude of psychological testing tools

The Snehitha counseling center, a part of the Psychology department, is always open for students who need a safe space to share their concerns.

In our department, teaching is not only a profession but a passion. It has an outstanding academic track record of securing gold medals and university ranks from Osmania University. Each and every faculty member interacts well with students and motivates them to pursue higher education. Faculty members identify the learners’ needs through assessment tests and interaction. Steps are taken to explore the hidden talent and originality among students. The department encourages student projects, arranges guest lectures by eminent professors and scientists from national laboratories, and also organizes field trips on a regular basis.

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  1. BA: E.P.P ( Economics, Political Science, Public Administration)
  2. BA: P.P.ML (Political Science, Public Administration )
  3. Modern Language (English Literature)
  4. M.P.ML (Mass Communication, Psychology, Modern Language (English Literature))
Add on Course:
  1. Legal Literacy
  2. Constitutional Law
  3. Women And Law
  4. Contract Law
  5. Consumer Protection Act. 1986
  6. Environment Protection Act 1986
  7. Family Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Company Law

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Departments - St. Pious X


Objectives

  • To mould young women into conscious, rational and responsible citizens
  • To inculcate the values of social responsibility, justice, truth and love
  • To train them as per industry requirements
  • To train them for higher studies and research
Research & Projects
    • Mrs. Malathi, faculty, Economics presented and published a paper on “IBC- Philosophy and Social Engineering Perspective - A Study” at Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Autonomous, Tamil Nadu on December 2023.
    • Ms. Aarthi Deepak, HoD, Social Sciences co-authored a book chapter titled “NEP-2020 Shaping New Education System - Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Curriculum” on 20th December, 2023.
    • Ms. Aditya Mishra student of II BA EPP has successfully completed her internship at IHub-Data, IIT Hyderabad as Project Coordinator from October 2021-April 2022
    • Social Experiment within the campus by B.A MPML I II III on Bullying, Illusion, Attitude.
    • PPT Presentation, Directive Principles of State Policy by students of 2nd year BA (PPML & EPP)

Events

Achievements

    Faculty Achievements

    1. Mrs. Malathi Devi Faculty Department of Economics was awarded with Exceptional Leadership Outstanding Achievement award on 9th March 2023.
    2. Ms. Sravanthi Akarapu Department Of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Adaptive Design for Learning (ADL), a professional certificate course of the Ateneo de Manila Institute for the Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT Institute), from 4th July to 30th September, 2022.
    3. Mrs. Aarthi Deepak Faculty Department of Political Science has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 67% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
    4. Ms. Sravanthi Aakarapu Faculty Department of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 65% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
    5. Mrs. Malathi Devi,Head Dept. of Economics was awarded "Distinguished Teacher Award" on 5th September, 2021 by Rotary Club for Excellence in the field of teaching.
    6. E-Content for EMRC, OU Ms. V. Beulah Vennela, under the guidance of Dr. Swathi, BOS, OU, is a part of the 10 member team appointed by the Telangana State Government to develop E-Content through EMRC, OU for BA Sem 3 & Sem 1 Psychology for online classes. As per schedule given, E-Content has been developed for Sem 3 Psychology.
    7. V. Beulah Vennela, Department of Psychology has received an Appreciation Letter for rendering her services as a Faculty member for M.Sc Psychology prison inmates from the Superintendent of Prison, Cherlapally for the year 2018-19 & 2019-2020 ( 1st and 2nd year students ).

    Students Achievements


    1. Bollena Nandini B.A-EPP was awarded with Archbishop Arulappa Merit Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2021-2022.
    2. Bollena Nandini B.A-EPP was awarded with ARTS Special Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2021-2022.
    3. P.Akanksha BA EPP was awarded with Best sports person for the Academic year 2021-2022
    4. P.Akanksha BA EPP was awarded with Special Scholarships(started in 2020-2021) by Mangement , Student performing at state level and National level Cultural and Sports Competitions ( National Level winner in Taekwondo)
    5. M. Sowmya B.A PPML was awarded with Rajashri award for securing highest marks in Political Science For the Academic year 2021-2022.
    6. Hothri Thiruvarangam B.A-EPP was awarded with ARTS Special Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2022-2023.
    7. S. Akansha III B.A –EPP was awarded with Best NCC SGT Cadet For the Academic year 2022-2023.
    8. Arpana Kumari II BA PPML was awarded with Special Scholarships(started in 2020-2021) Student performing at state level and National level Cultural and Sports Competitions (Played National level Hockey) For the Academic year 2022-2023.
    9. Sr. Vijaya Mary III B.A PPML was awarded with Rajashri award for securing highest marks in Political Science For the Academic year 2022-2023.
    10. S. Akanksha III BA SGT She has represented our AP and T directorate at the Republic Day Camp(RDC)- 2023 which was held at Delhi cantonment from 1st of January to 30 of January.She had participated in the Prime minister's Rally ( PM's rally) held on January 28 at the Kariappa parade ground.She had got through a total of 5 camps IUC- Inter Unit competition,IGC- Inter group competition,Pre RDC-1,Pre RDC-2,Pre RDC-3 Before getting selected for RDC Delhi.
    11. Ms. Sharon Nathalia Dass BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2021-2022.
    12. Ms. P.Swetha BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2021-2022
    13. Ms. Aditya Mishra III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    14. Ms. Esther II BA PPML was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    15. Ms. Aditya Mishra III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    16. M. Sindhu priya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    17. Ms. Hothri III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    18. Ms.Shivani III BA PPML was awarded with Topper r of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    19. Ms. Sri vidya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    20. Ms. Sindhu Priya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    21. Ms. Varshitha IIIBA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    22. Ms.Shivani III BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    23. Sr. Vijaya Mary III BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
    24. The Xavier board of higher education (Tamilnadu) In Collaboration with Fatima college ( autonomous) Madurai , Tamil Nadu had organized National Youth Parliament for the students across India and St.pious X degree & PG college for women had gotten the opportunity to take part in the competition headed by lecturer’s Miss Sravanthi Aakarapu Department of Public administration and Mrs Aarthi Deepak Department of Political Science. The students of St.Pious X degree & PG college for women had backed the Second prize, with a cash prize of Rupees 15000/- . The participants were Miss Horthj t

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M.A Political Science, M.A. Hindi & English, M.Com, M.ED
aarthideepak2016[at]gmail.com
aarthideepak22[at]stpiouscollege.org


M.A. (Economics)
malathidevikulkarni.rao[at]gmail.com malathidevi[at]stpiouscollege.org